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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,376.20, 44,064.30 and 17,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,376.20, 44,064.30 and 17,712.20 is: 26,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,376.20 : 44,064.30 = 17,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,376.20/44,064.30 = 17,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,376.20x = 44,064.30 × 17,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,376.20x = 780,475,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,475,694.46/29,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.30

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